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January 2009

Big dump, mixed bag of conditions at Smugglers' Notch
Posted 1/29/09
Snowstorm totals as of Thursday: Ascutney - 14"Bolton - 17 - 19"Bromley - 10 - 12"Burke - 15"Jay…

Skiing the lower Steeple Trail, a classic backcountry trail near Mt. Mansfield
Posted 1/25/09
Saturday dawned with clear, sunny skies and the Skimeister and I cemented our plans for the day over…
Winter Carnival time in Vermont, and a backcountry skiing event on Sunday
Posted 1/23/09
Friday afternoon update: The Skimeister and I took a longish lunch and did some cross-country skiing…

Ski a Dam: Enjoying a ski tour at Vermont's Little River State Park
Posted 1/18/09
The temperatures and snow were perfect for a nordic ski tour today, so after considering a few…
Damn cold here in Vermont—might as well try a new restaurant in ski country
Posted 1/16/09
Depending on where you live in Vermont, you woke up this morning to temperatures in the order of -24…
Catamount nordic center has decent snow coverage
Posted 1/13/09
You know how some people go to the gym at lunchtime? Well I prefer clicking into some skis when I…

A lovely day in Stowe at Trapp Family Lodge cross-country center
Posted 1/11/09
I thought I'd share a few photos with you from Stowe and the Trapp Family Lodge cross-country…

Snowy late-afternoon climb and tele turns
Posted 1/9/09
The Skimeister and I started work early this morning with the goal of ending early. I'm happy to say…
The snow's been falling here in Vermont; 51 inches now at the stake
Posted 1/8/09
OK folks, while our economic recession is still trying to find its bottom, here in Vermont we're in…

January 10: Free cross-country skiing or snowshoeing at several resorts, and a Ladies Nordic Expo
Posted 1/5/09
Freebies don't come along every day, so this is one to take advantage of this weekend. Several…

Fluffy powder falls, but we need more of a base!
Posted 1/3/09
Friday night brought some snow our way in northern Vermont. As it was before Christmas, this stuff…
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